Virginia J. VanBuskirk, age 78, of Gladwin, Michigan and formerly of Temple, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 04, 2008 in Mecosta County, Michigan. She was born the daughter of Fred and Theo (McIntyre) Pruden on June 14, 1930 in Temple, Michigan. On June 29, 1968, she was united in marriage to Clarence Leroy VanBuskirk in Harrison, Michigan. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2004. Mrs. VanBuskirk enjoyed working around her home, gardening, fishing, doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and playing slots and Bingo at the casino. Virginia had lived in the Temple and Gladwin areas her entire life.
She is survived by her eleven children and five step-children; two brothers, Clyde Pruden of Lake Station, Michigan and Mike Pruden of Clare, Michigan; her two sisters, Donna (Sam) Hilden of Marion, Michigan and Shirley Snyder of Lake, Michigan; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Leonard Earl, a daughter, Ellen VanBuskirk, six brothers: Arnold, Gene, Joe, Moe, Ferris, and Duane; four sisters: Alberta, Leona, Nellie, and June; two grandchildren, Ronald J. Curtis and Ronald Pruden and her great-granddaughter, Kimberly Miller.
In keeping with Virginia's wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services took place on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stocking Funeral Home with Elder Dale Beavers officiating. Burial is in the Fernwood Township Cemetery in Temple, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be considered to Easter Seals. Arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison.
Virginia J. VanBuskirk, age 78, of Gladwin, Michigan and formerly of Temple, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 04, 2008 in Mecosta County, Michigan. She was born the daughter of Fred and Theo (McIntyre) Pruden on June 14, 1930 in Temple, Michigan. On June 29, 1968, she was united in marriage to Clarence Leroy VanBuskirk in Harrison, Michigan. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2004. Mrs. VanBuskirk enjoyed working around her home, gardening, fishing, doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and playing slots and Bingo at the casino. Virginia had lived in the Temple and Gladwin areas her entire life.
She is survived by her eleven children and five step-children; two brothers, Clyde Pruden of Lake Station, Michigan and Mike Pruden of Clare, Michigan; her two sisters, Donna (Sam) Hilden of Marion, Michigan and Shirley Snyder of Lake, Michigan; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Leonard Earl, a daughter, Ellen VanBuskirk, six brothers: Arnold, Gene, Joe, Moe, Ferris, and Duane; four sisters: Alberta, Leona, Nellie, and June; two grandchildren, Ronald J. Curtis and Ronald Pruden and her great-granddaughter, Kimberly Miller.
In keeping with Virginia's wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services took place on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stocking Funeral Home with Elder Dale Beavers officiating. Burial is in the Fernwood Township Cemetery in Temple, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be considered to Easter Seals. Arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison.
Family Members
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Alberta A. Pruden Conyers
1919–1998
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Leona May Pruden Perro
1921–2003
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Nellie Marie Pruden Postin
1922–1996
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Duane Leroy Pruden
1923–2004
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Milford C. Pruden
1925–1992
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Joe L. Pruden
1926–1987
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Ferris R. Pruden
1928–1999
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Gene Hubert Pruden
1932–1981
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Donna Claudette Pruden Hilden
1934–2021
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Arnold Lawrence Pruden
1938–2005
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Michael Pruden
1944–2008
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